Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to position himself as a potential mediator to end Russia's war on Ukraine.
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American Muslims helped Biden win in 2020. Will they abandon him now?
Arab and Muslim communities say they'll 'punish' Biden even if it means Democrats lose in November.
Palestinian singer running to represent Iceland at Eurovision contest
Bashar Murad said he wants to use his song to 'illustrate' the difficulties Palestinians face in order to be heard.
Feared Dutch drug lord Ridouan Taghi sentenced to life in mega-trial
The 46-year-old and his associates were guilty of several murders, judges ruled, concluding a years-long trial.
Relief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya
Italy's highest court has ruled that the country's vessels cannot return rescued refugees to the North African country.
Pakistani journalist arrested for social posts against government officials
Asad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to 'coerce, intimidate, and incite violence' against government officials.
Birth of a Movement: Michigan’s Arab voters rise up to challenge Biden
Arab and Muslim Americans in the perennial swing state hope grassroots activism will bring peace to Gaza.
Donation of $1bn cancels tuition fees at medical school in the Bronx, NYC
Donation from Ruth Gottesman will provide students in New York’s worst-performing borough for health with free tuition.
NATO denies plans to send troops to Ukraine
Rebuttal of Macron's remarks comes as Kremlin warns of conflict if West puts boots on ground in Ukraine.
Russian activist Oleg Orlov sentenced to 30 months in prison
Moscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.
Hostilities mount on Lebanon border as Hezbollah and Israel swap strikes
The series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.
The Syrian regime is stepping up its use of suicide drones
The Syrian government calls upon high-precision, low-cost drones to target rebel and civilian personnel and infrastructure.
UK-Houthi conflict stirs fears of escalation among Britain’s Yemenis
Some back the Houthis' attempt to take on the West and Israel over Gaza. Many also worry about a sharper escalation.
AI takes centre stage as Web Summit kicks off in Qatar
Held in the Middle East for the first time, the technology conference aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors.
Russia orders halt on petrol exports
Coming amid attacks on refineries, ban is intended to avert shortages and spiking prices on the domestic market.
Biden says Israel-Hamas ‘ceasefire’ imminent: What could a deal look like?
While Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire, Netanyahu does not want to halt the war until Hamas is defeated.
Gaza faces starvation as Israel continues to block aid
Deliveries of humanitarian aid to Gaza dropped by 50 percent in February compared with January.
Hamas studying Paris truce proposals as Israel continues Gaza campaign
Palestinian group yet to comment on proposed deal, but decries international failure to get humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Two people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody
The strike in Guinea's capital Conakry comes days after the military unexpectedly dissolved the transitional government.
Taylor Swift’s father accused of assaulting photographer in Australia
Police in the state of New South Wales say they are investigating the alleged incident.